Plainview Mwc - Central Water
EPA ID: CA5400682 · 138 people served · 1 ZIP code
Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Plainview Mwc - Central Water kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 138 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Plainview Mwc - Central Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Plainview Mwc - Central Water serves a community with a median household income of $44,786 and an estimated 5,879 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 78% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Plainview Mwc - Central Water's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 1% of homes in Tulare County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Plainview Mwc - Central Water (EPA ID: CA5400682) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 138 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 93267 in Strathmore.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 93267 — Strathmore
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Plainview Mwc - Central Water (CA5400682) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plainview Mwc - Central Water water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Plainview Mwc - Central Water has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Plainview Mwc - Central Water serve?
Plainview Mwc - Central Water serves approximately 138 people across 1 ZIP code in California.
Where does Plainview Mwc - Central Water get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.